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April 19 2024
Following a completely virtual event in 2020, the 52nd Nashville Film Festival is back on the big screen this year. The annual festival set for Sept. 30-Oct. 6 unites filmmakers, screenwriters, actors + movie buffs for 150+ film screenings, panel discussions, and live music.
🎥 What’s new this year
For the first time in years, the Nashville Film Festival will no longer be hosted at Regal Hollywood 27 and will instead spread out to 4 venues. Additionally, this year’s hybrid program features a virtual platform for at-home viewing.
🎥 Where + when to watch
- Rocketown | 601 4th Ave. S. | Attend opening night events on Thurs., Sept. 30, followed by festival screenings, Q&As, and select live events through Sun., Oct. 3.
- Belmont University | 1900 Belmont Blvd. | The university’s performing arts center will host film screenings and panel discussions on Mon., Oct. 4.
- Marathon Music Works | 1402 Clinton St. | Check out film screenings, Q&As, and live music performances on Tues., Oct. 5.
- The Belcourt Theatre | 2102 Belcourt Ave. | The Belcourt will host the festival’s closing night presentation on Wed., Oct. 6.
The Belcourt Theatre will host the festival's closing night event. | Photo by NASHtoday team
🎥 The schedule + tickets
If you've been eagerly awaiting the lineup, expect the full slate of films and programs to be announced in August.
In the meantime, festival organizers just announced the first 4 titles to screen in-person and virtually: the Duplass Brothers-produced “7 Days,” Alba Sotorra’s documentary “The Return: Life After Isis,” music doc “Fanny: The Right to Rock,” and thriller “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair.”
In-person and virtual festival passes are now on sale + individual tickets will be available for purchase in September. Stay tuned for more festival news in the coming weeks.
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- Rocketown
- Belmont University
- Marathon Music Works
- Belcourt Theatre
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Show
- Brent Mason | Thurs., July 15 | 9:30 p.m. | 3rd & Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S. | $20 | Award-winning guitarist Brent Mason is credited to have played on over 1,782 hit singles.
- Weird Pals | Thurs., July 15 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $15 | A tribute to Weird Al Yankovic featuring Los Colognes, Natalie Prass, Andrew Leahey + more
Film
- Pop-up movie | Thurs., July 15 | 8-10 p.m. | Capitol View Nashville, 500 11th Ave. N. | Free | Bring a blanket or chairs to a free screening of “Napoleon Dynamite.” 📽️
TryThis
- Salsa Night | Thurs., July 15 | 7 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | Free salsa and bachata lessons paired with music by DJ Julian 💃
Family
- Summer Concert Series | Thurs., July 15 | 6:30-9 p.m. | The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd. | Free | Enjoy family-friendly activities and a live performance by Southern Ground Band.
PlanAhead
- Adventure Days | Fri., July 16 | 1-4 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | Free | Learn about trees and roots + participate in a scientific experiment. 🌳
- Jefferson Street Summer Kickback | Sat., July 17 | 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | Hadley Park, 1037 28th Ave. N. | Free | All-day festival featuring retail vendors, live music, and more
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Weather
- 94º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain
Announced
- Salt-N-Pepa, Kim Petras, Orville Peck + other artists will perform at the 2021 Nashville Pride Festival, set for Sept. 18-19 at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. The annual festival also features a parade, vendor market + kids zone. Tickets go on sale Friday.
- The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its 5 newest inductees, including Rhett Akins, Amy Grant, Buddy Cannon, John Scott Sherrill, and Toby Keith. The new members will be formally inducted at a ceremony in November. (WKRN)
NowOpen
- Blue Room Bar is now open inside the Blue Room at Jack White’s Third Man Records (623 7th Ave. S.). The event space is open from 6-11 p.m. on Thurs.-Sat., offering specialty cocktails, beer, wine + non-alcoholic drinks. 🍸 (Nashville Scene)
Coronavirus
- Metro Nashville Public Schools announced the district’s COVID-19 guidelines for the upcoming school year, including optional face masks, social distancing, and limited visitors. (WTVF)
Show
- Harry Styles must adore you, Nashville. The singer has added a second show at Bridgestone Arena on Wed., Sept. 29. Tickets go on sale Fri., July 23 via Ticketmaster. 🎶
WaterCooler
- The Nashville Sounds have announced the team's extended schedule for the 2021 season. In addition to 5 more away games, the team will play a 5-game series against the Columbus Clippers on Sept. 22-26 at First Horizon Park. ⚾
Number
- Local nonprofit Turnip Green Creative Reuse has diverted 1 million pounds of materials from local landfills. In celebration of the milestone, the reuse center located in Wedgewood-Houston (407 Houston St.) is fundraising $1 million to purchase a permanent space.
Dish
- Rev up those grills. The combined Wilson County Fair and Tennessee State Fair will host the Taste of Tennessee Big Beef Showdown on Aug. 14. Teams will battle it out in burger and steak competitions, which both serve as qualifiers for the World Food Championships. Register. 🍔
Cause
- R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation is partnering with Fisk University on a $1.1 million renovation of the Boyd House. Originally built in the 1930s, the building will be remodeled into an event + academic space for students. (Nashville Business Journal)
Arts
- Art of Craft — Centennial Art Center’s annual exhibit featuring artwork made by Middle Tennessee artists — will be on display Aug. 6-Sept. 20. The gallery, located on the grounds of Centennial Park, will host an opening reception from 5-7:30 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 6.
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